Overview

Features & Capabilities

Like you, LIFX wants smarter light. The Chrome extension puts powerful lighting control in your browser, with no hub needed—start with one device and expand as you go.

Features include basics (on/off, dim, color, white temperature), group control, schedules, scenes, themes, paint, and custom palettes. The Discover tab offers How-To guides and partner integrations, while voice control and HomeKit support help automate lighting across moods and activities.

User Growth & Download Statistics

By:
LIFX
Rating:
3.70
(7,082)
5 new ratings
Version:
4.97.1 Last updated: 2026-08-29
Version code:
889975076
Creation date:
2013-11-18
Compatible devices:
Size:
300.36MB
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-09-03
Compare stats and ranking:

Other platforms

Android
LIFX (v4.97.1)
1,412,110 2.83 (14,534)

Contact the developer

Chrome-Stats does not own this Apple app. Please use these information below to contact the Apple app developer.
Developed by:
LIFX
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lifx/id657758311
Website:
http://www.lifx.com

User Reviews

Users praise the bulbs and app for color control and features, but recurring issues with unstable connectivity, difficult pairing, and unreliable software undermine the experience. Support quality and routine reliability are commonly cited problems, with some devices failing after extended use.
Pros
  • Bulbs themselves are high quality and capable; worth the cost for features like zoning and multi-room control.
  • The app provides robust color control and scheduling, enabling rich lighting scenes when it works.
  • App updates and ongoing improvements are appreciated by users.
Cons
  • Frequent disconnects and unstable connectivity, with lights flashing or not responding and requiring resets.
  • Cumbersome pairing/setup (QR code from the box, manual Wi‑Fi pairing) and problematic HomeKit integration.
  • Poor or inconsistent customer support and frequent software bugs.
  • Routines and schedules often fail to function correctly.
  • Reliability issues where devices stop working after months or fail to reconnect after outages.
Recent reviews
We spent too much time trying to get the smarter light strip and app to work together. It doesn’t work the way the instructions say it should. The app can’t find the device, no matter what troubleshooting methods you try. Good luck getting support. Terrible
by Re*****, 2026-08-30

Wants to access to all permissions and unbearable setup through this app.
by No*****, 2026-08-25
View all user reviews ›

Best LIFX Alternatives

Here are some Apple apps that are similar to LIFX: